Historic houses · North West England
New Hall Inn
The New Hall Inn, also known as the Hole in t'Wall, is the oldest public house in Bowness-on-Windermere, and is a Grade II listed building.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The New Hall Inn, also known as the Hole in t'Wall, is the oldest public house in Bowness-on-Windermere, and is a Grade II listed building.
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The New Hall Inn, also known as the Hole in t'Wall, is the oldest public house in Bowness-on-Windermere, and is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
The building, located on Lowside, Bowness, dates from around 1650. Thomas Longmire, a noted wrestler of his era, was landlord of the inn between 1852 and 1862. The New Hall Inn gained its pub licence in 1866. The New Hall Inn was acquired by John Booth of the Old Brewery, Ulverston, in 1880, and numerous changes to the pub were made. The pub was one of the largest in Bowness by 1890, by which time it was known locally as the "Hole in the Wall", or "Hole in t'Wall" in regional dialect. The Old Brewery was acquired by Robert and Peter Hartley in 1896. The inn was the oldest licensed house in Bowness by 1907, and appealed to a working class clientele, particularly boatmen. A 1931 account…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3649, -2.9209
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15394 40872
- Official site
- www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: New Hall Inn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Hall Inn?
- New Hall Inn is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.3649°, -2.9209°.
- Is New Hall Inn wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at New Hall Inn. Check ahead for specific facilities.